We were so fortunate to
have the opportunity to meet with
Representative
Fortenberry (R-NE-1). We were able
to have an in-depth conversation about JDRF, NIH funding, and also what
children and adults living with type I diabetes must deal with on a daily
basis. He was also very interested in our Outreach Program and how we
reach out to families both locally and across Nebraska.
The
Promise to Remember Me Campaign has been a great venue for our JDRF families to
have a voice with our legislation, to feel that they can and are making a
difference and it has also given us as staff the opportunity to reach out and
educate our volunteers and families on how important it is for them to speak up
and that, truly, every individual has an obligation to speak on what is
important to each of them and it does make a difference.